2003
DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000069733.24843.07
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Bacterial filters in respiratory circuits: An unnecessary cost?

Abstract: Bacterial filters in ventilation circuits neither reduce the prevalence of respiratory infections associated with MV nor decrease exogenous infectious events; thus, their usage is not necessary.

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“…Frequency of ventilator circuit change does not affect the incidence of VAP or the bacterial colonization of luminal surfaces [36]. The same has been reported for bacterial filters; their use [37] and change interval [38], does not affect the incidence of VAP, although it is reported that they may prolong weaning time from MV, and cases of endotracheal tube occlusion have also been described [39]. In addition, different types of suctioning systems (open or closed) are related with similar incidence rates of VAP [40].…”
Section: Risk Factors and Preventive Strategiesmentioning
confidence: 76%
“…Frequency of ventilator circuit change does not affect the incidence of VAP or the bacterial colonization of luminal surfaces [36]. The same has been reported for bacterial filters; their use [37] and change interval [38], does not affect the incidence of VAP, although it is reported that they may prolong weaning time from MV, and cases of endotracheal tube occlusion have also been described [39]. In addition, different types of suctioning systems (open or closed) are related with similar incidence rates of VAP [40].…”
Section: Risk Factors and Preventive Strategiesmentioning
confidence: 76%
“…Bununla birlikte ventilatör ilişkili pnömoniyi önlemede etkili oldukları ispatlanamamıştır (26). Filtre kullanmanın, devrenin kontamine olma oranını istatistiksel olarak azalttığı ancak filtre kullanı-mı sonrası alınan örneklerin %33,9 gibi yüksek bir kısmında üreme oluştuğunu gösteren çalışmalar mevcuttur (27).…”
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“…In a randomised clinical trial [62], no significant differences were found in VAP incidence either with or without filters in the ventilator circuit; the authors found no significant differences in VAP incidence in the patients ventilated with or without filters (24.5 versus 21.5%, p50.58). Thus, it can be concluded that filters should not be used routinely.…”
Section: Respiratory Filtersmentioning
confidence: 94%